Q. Do you think that The Greens’ policies are too extreme or do they represent the views of many voters?

16 Jul 12

Total

Vote Labor

Vote Lib/Nat

Vote Greens

Too extreme

53%

47%

38%

69%

7%

Represent the views of many voters

26%

25%

33%

12%

81%

Don’t know

21%

28%

29%

20%

12%

47% think The Greens’ policies are too extreme and 25% think they represent the views of many voters. Since this question was last asked in July, the percentage thinking they are extreme has dropped 6% while “don’t know” has increased from 21% to 28%.

Those most likely to think The Greens’ policies are too extreme were men (55%), aged 55+ (66%) and Liberal/National voters (69%).

30% of respondents aged under 35 think they represent the views of many voters and 33% think they are too extreme.